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Durham County Library Hosts Garage Band Jam Fridays

Program: Garage Band Jam FridaysDate: Fridays, July 11, 18, 25; August 1Time: 3 p.m.Location: Main Library, 300 N. Roxboro St.Cost: Free and open to the public

About: Durham County Library will host Garage Band Jam (GBJ) Fridays at 3 p.m. beginning July 11 at the Main Library, 300. N. Roxboro Street. Concerts will be held on the lawn.

Patrons are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket to listen to the live music. In the event of inclement weather, concerts will move to the library auditorium.

More bands are needed to round out the schedule. Local bands interested in performing at the library should contact Joel White at jwhite@dconc.gov for additional information. The most popular band will receive free studio time at a local recording studio.

For more information, contact Joel White at 919-560-0114 or visit durhamcountylibrary.org.

Durham County Library encourages Discovery, connects the Community and leads in Literacy. As a department of Durham County Government, the library furthers Goal 1 of the county’s Strategic Plan by enhancing cultural, educational and creative opportunities. For more information about the library, visit durhamcountylibrary.org.